Junaid Jafar is a seasoned investment executive with extensive experience in Middle East and Africa investment banking advisory and global private placements. Currently serving as a Board Member at SEEDRA Ventures and Chief Investment Officer at Al Muhaidib Group, Jafar also holds the position of Senior Advisor at Gencap Global Advisors and is a Founding Partner at East 50 Advisors. Jafar has previously advised major firms, including Lusso Homes and Loyyal, and served as a Non-Executive Director at companies like Halkin Investments Middle East Limited and AY Digital. Junaid Jafar's educational background includes an ACA from ICAEW and a B.A. in Economics from Middlebury College.